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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 332.61 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 332.61 and 234.91 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 332.61 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/332.61 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 332.61 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 78,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133.42/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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